A MOTORCYCLIST has died following a crash involving a lorry on a trading estate near Stourport.

West Midlands Ambulance Service were called to the crash on the Hartlebury Trading Estate shortly after 5.30am this morning (Wednesday, March 22).

Despite the efforts of the ambulance crew, the motorcyclist, named locally as Andy Jenkins, died at the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: "The motorcyclist, a man, was in cardiac arrest and the team of ambulance staff and the doctor commenced advanced life support on scene.

"Sadly, nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed dead a short time later."

An ambulance, a paramedic area support officer and a MERIT trauma doctor attended the scene.

Scores of readers have taken to the Worcester News' sister paper, the Kidderminster Shuttle's Facebook page, to pay tribute to Mr Jenkins and send condolences to his family.

Neil Jones said: "Terrible news. Always sad to hear this news of a fellow biker."

Sara Hayden said: "Such sad news. So sorry for your loss, Andy was such a wonderful young man.

"He will be missed by many."

While Katie Webb said: "RIP Andy Jenkins, such a lovely lad."

Dave Simpson added: "RIP Andy Jenkins you will be sadly missed."